Motionhouse CPD Series
As part of the Dance Leaders Group's learning & skills strand, dance-circus specialists Motionhouse have kindly offered a series of CPD workshops, that draws on their 35 years experience in the professional dance sector. These will be led by professionals in the Motionhouse team, including Co-founder and Executive Director, Louise Richards, Programme Producer, Victoria Collins, The Creative Learning team, The Marketing and Communications team, and more!
All these skills sessions will be based at the Motionhouse studio in Leamington and are free to DLG and participants.
We aim to ensure all learning & skills sessions are made accessible and align to DLGs values around access and inclusion, but please get in touch if there is something we can do to support any additional needs and allow you to join us.
Schedule
Building Your business in the Dance Sector
Wednesday 20th March 2024
3-5pm
Spencer Yard, Leamington Spa, CV31 3SY
An exceptional opportunity to join Co-founder and Executive Director of Motionhouse, Louise Richards, for this in-person masterclass on building your business in the dance sector. Louise will provide insight into the importance of understanding what you want to achieve and why as a first step to developing a company structure; giving tips on developing a clear vision and setting realistic targets and goals to bring your vision to life. Motionhouse has just celebrated its 35th birthday, led by Louise since the outset. Underpinned by Louise’s extensive experience, this session will aim to offer a better understanding of the steps you can take to help make your creative venture a success.
Social Media & Growing Your Online Audience
Wednesday 17th April 2024
11am - 1pm
Spencer Yard, Leamington Spa, CV31 3SY
Join Motionhouse’s Audience and Digital Lead for some tips and tricks to understanding your online audience. This 2-hour session will cover how to pick the best social media platforms for you, how to get to grips with the ever-evolving ‘algorithms’, and top tips for finding out what digital content your social media following want to see online. Learn how to build your following and increase engagement to make a stronger digital impact.
Creative Learning – Building Quality Engagement Alongside Performance
Wednesday 8th May 2024
11am - 1pm
Spencer Yard, Leamington Spa, CV31 3SY
Join the Creative Learning team from Motionhouse to understand the company’s approach to building high quality creative learning engagement alongside performance. This 2-hour session will explore how to develop your creative learning and participatory projects to complement what you do, and expand your reach to schools, community groups, theatre goers, with the aim of engaging people from all walks of life.
A practical Guide to Touring Internationally
Thursday 16th May 2024
11am - 1pm
Spencer Yard, Leamington Spa, CV31 3SY
Taking your work to international platforms has become more challenging for UK artists and organisations since Brexit. Join the Motionhouse team who have successfully navigated this and managed to take their work to 19 venues and festivals in the EU since restrictions changed. Covering contracting, planning, and travel, this is an opportunity to understand the process Motionhouse has gone through to stop restrictions limiting opportunities.
Selling & Negotiating
Wednesday 12th June 2024
11am - 1pm
Spencer Yard, Leamington Spa, CV31 3SY
Meet with Motionhouse’s Programme Producer to learn about maximising your selling potential. This session will cover reaching out to venues, building a selling pack, an introduction to deal models and tips for negotiation, and how to get enquiries past obstacles and get bookings over the line. Learn more about Motionhouse’s dynamic approach to selling and how you can apply this in your work and practice.
Speaking To Your Audience
Wednesday 26th June 2024
11am - 1pm
Spencer Yard, Leamington Spa, CV31 3SY
Join Motionhouse’s Marketing and Communications team to explore successful ways to speak to your audience and find your own unique ‘voice’. This session will include tips on how to create a stellar marketing pack and work with your venues to maximise ticket sales, how to create and choose the best assets to promote your work, and how to understand your audience and find the best ways to engage them.